A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4152873 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4154802 epoch_slot_no: 7602 block_no: 4152696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1610 time: 2020-05-12 15:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b9df38e451904bb2464b3b225a83e15e226b7355c628bf41bd3c28486e1102dBlock Operator
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